Saliba Hadn’t Trained ‘For 10 Days’ Before Arsenal’s Win at Brentford, Reveals Arteta

Mikel Arteta has revealed that William Saliba’s latest eye-catching display for Arsenal came on the back of missing 10 days of training.

The French defender, who was absorbed back into the Gunners fold over the summer following a number of loan spells, was on target again during a 3-0 victory away at Brentford.

He was able to make a telling contribution at both ends of the field, as another welcome clean sheet was collected, despite being restricted to a watching brief during pre-match preparations in north London.

Speaking after the win, Arteta told reporters Saliba’s stellar contribution: “He was superb. He hasn’t trained for 10 days because he had some discomfort, but he comes in and competes like that.

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